Halloween hasn’t even happened yet, and Universal Orlando is already gearing up for the holiday season with new Earl the Squirrel merchandise.

Earl the Squirrel Merchandise

Display of holiday-themed merchandise, including green and red t-shirts, mugs, plush toys, and bags featuring a cartoon chipmunk character, surrounded by Christmas decorations.

We found the new Earl the Squirrel merchandise for sale in the Park Plaza Holiday Shop at Universal Studios Florida.

Original Nutcracker Adult T-Shirt – $30

Green "Original Nutcracker" shirt on display beside Christmas-themed mugs and ornaments.

This green T-shirt features Earl the Squirrel standing alongside a bright green Christmas tree in a snowfield. The back of the shirt is blank.

Green T-shirt with a festive cartoon chipmunk in a Santa hat, surrounded by Christmas trees, acorns, and lights. Text reads "Original Nutcracker" and "Universal Studios.

Earl wears his classic red checkerboard sweater and trapper hat trimmed with white fur. He holds a strand of Christmas lights that also wrap around the tree. “Universal Studios” is stamped in the snow at his feet, with scattered acorns laying about.

Happy Holidays Pin – $10

Hand holding a holiday-themed embroidered patch with cartoon characters and "Happy Holidays" text, displayed in a store environment.

This pin features Earl the Squirrel and Pearl the Squirrel together, sandwiched between the phrase “Happy Holidays.” “Happy” is in a white script font, while “Holidays” is in a white sans-serif font. Earl is all tangled up in Christmas lights, while Pearl holds a present.

Ball Cap – $27

Red and white Christmas-themed hat with a festive cartoon illustration and holiday patterns.

This ball cap is red and white with accents of green on the bill. Earl is centered on the front panel, with a graphic of him holding up a holiday wreath. The bill features a Fair Isle-style pattern with green pine trees, a red truck, white snowflakes, a green trailer, red acorns, and white squirrels.

Hand holding a holiday-themed Universal Studios cap with festive patterns, near red shelves and a Christmas tree with silver ornaments.

The bill pattern continues on its underside. A “Universal Studios” patch is attached to the back of the hat, just above the plastic red adjustable strap.

Hand holding a red and white mesh cap with a green patch displaying "I ❤ 🎄🎄🎄". Christmas decorations and ornaments are visible in the background.

A green patch that reads, “I (Heart) (Acorns)” is sewn to the right side of the hat on the white mesh back.

Knit Beanie – $25

A red and white holiday-themed knit hat with green accents and a festive character design on the front.

This knit beanie features the same all-over Fair Isle-style pattern, with a red border on the bottom. A patch of Earl holding a wreath is attached to the front.

Tumbler – $35

A hand holds a festive Universal Studios tumbler with cartoon characters, surrounded by decorated Christmas trees and merchandise displays.

This holiday tumbler is mostly white and covered in the all-over Fair Isle pattern with accents of red and green. Earl sticks out from inside a holiday wreath. A log with “Universal Studios” carved into it is below him.

Hand holding a clear tumbler with a lid, in front of a decorated Christmas tree with lights and ornaments.

The tumbler includes a clear lid with a sliding closure and a clear straw. It is not microwave- or dishwasher-safe.

Mug – $18

A hand holds a holiday-themed mug with cartoon characters in front of decorated trees and gifts. The mug reads "Happy Holidays, Universal Studios.

This festive mug is white, and features the same art of Earl and Pearl featured on the trading pin above. “Happy” is printed in red script, while “Holidays” is printed in red sans-serif text. “Universal Studios” is printed at the very bottom.

A person holds an empty red mug in front of holiday decorations with trees and ornaments.

The inside of the mug is glazed red.

Nuttin’ But Trouble Youth T-Shirt – $25

Red T-shirt with "Nuttin' But Trouble" and a graphic of cartoon animals. Surrounded by holiday-themed merchandise and plush toys on shelves.

The “Nuttin’ But Trouble” tagline from last year returns, this time on a red youth-sized T-shirt.

Red T-shirt featuring a cartoon bear wrapped in holiday lights with the text "Nuttin' but trouble" and "Universal Studios.

“Nuttin’ But Trouble” and “Universal Studios” are printed in white, with Earl tangled up in lights in the center. The back of the shirt is blank.

Happy Holidays Adult T-Shirt – $33

Red holiday-themed shirt with cartoon characters and "Happy Holidays" printed on it, displayed on a shelving unit with matching cups and bags.

This adult T-shirt is red, and features Earl and Pearl together once again.

Red T-shirt with cartoon chipmunks celebrating, surrounded by holiday decorations. Text reads "Happy Holidays.

The pair are featured in the same poses as seen on other merchandise, with “Happy Holidays” printed in white.

Red Universal Studios t-shirt displayed alongside holiday-themed mugs and backpacks with cartoon graphics on shelves.

“Universal Studios” is printed on the back beneath the neckline, alongside snowflakes and acorns.

Earl the Squirrel Mini Backpack – $65

A festive backpack with a cartoon beaver wearing a red plaid hat, displayed on a shelf. The backpack has a Universal Studios logo and a holiday-themed pattern.

This mini backpack is ready to carry all your holiday essentials. Earl’s head is massively represented as the front compartment, and wears his checkerboard trapper hat with a big, toothy smile. The background of the rest of the bag is the Fair Isle-style all-over pattern.

A hand holds an acorn-shaped keychain. In the background, a Christmas-themed fabric with swan and snowflake patterns is visible.

The goldtone zipper pull for the backpack’s main compartment features a brown acorn charm.

A backpack with red straps and holiday-themed design displayed on a shelf next to other festive items.

The back panel of the backpack is brown, and the bag comes with red adjustable straps that say “Universal Studios.”

A red and white holiday-themed fabric bag with a gold zipper, partially open to reveal crumpled tissue paper inside.

The interior of the bag is lined with red fabric.

Earl the Squirrel Plush – $17

A hand holds a brown plush toy with a red and black checkered hat. Christmas decorations and green clothing are visible in the background.

We also found one returning item from 2022: the cuddly Earl the Squirrel plush. He is covered in a soft tan fabric with a fuzzy white belly and chestnut nails on all four of his paws.

A plush toy with a cartoonish beaver face, wearing a red and black plaid hat with earflaps, held in front of a Christmas tree and red backdrop.

Unlike the graphic art on other merchandise, this plush wears a red and black plaid trapper hat. Earl’s eyes, eyebrows, nose, cheek lines, and mouth are all embroidered.

A hand holds a plush toy with a red and black checked hat in a store. Green shirts and Christmas decorations are visible in the background.

Of course, Earl also sports a big, bushy brown tail.

The holiday season kicks off on November 22, 2024 at Universal Orlando Resort, and will run through December 31. Are you excited for the holiday season, and the return of new Earl the Squirrel merchandise? Tell us which item is on your wish list in the comments and on social media.

Watch our video of when we met Earl the Squirrel from 2022:

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